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Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy

City exodus to regions higher than during COVID

The COVID-induced stampede of city dwellers moving to the regions has not slowed, with Australia’s eastern states the major beneficiaries. The latest Regional Movers

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm to power R&D review

Robyn Denholm, the Chair of global automotive and clean energy company Tesla, will lead a review of Australia’s research and development performance. Federal Industry

Garden named after natural medicine pioneers

Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment. The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore

Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making

Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years. European researchers found “fully agricultural

Nelson to lead National Energy Market review

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson will lead a review of the National Energy Market (NEM). Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Brisbane-based

Social impact important for female business owners

Many women are driven by social impact and work flexibility when they start up their own small businesses. A new Westpac study has also found that 91 percent of female

Harrison to guide construction industry blueprint

A former Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has been selected to deliver a plan to reform the building and construction industry. Federal

ICYMI text abbreviations make you look insincere. IKR

Using abbreviations in texts may save time, but come with a cost, according to a new study. Research published by the American Psychological Association found people who

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American

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